Date 2/16/15 PROPHECY UPDATE NEWS HEADLINES Yesterday's Prophecies - Today's Headlines 2/16/15 HEADLINES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TRACKING BIBLE PROPHECY http://www.trackingbibleprophecy.org/birthpangs.php Blair: 'You could lock Israeli-PA negotiators in room for eternity and peace would not come' Blair to Hamas: Are You Islamists or Do You Want Peace? Palestinians: Netanyahu visit to Hebron will raise tensions Israeli ministers clash over connecting West Bank city to water Danish police charge two with aiding Copenhagen shooter Copenhagen's Jewish school to remain closed following attacks Copenhagen Attacks Reignite Debate About Safety of Jews in Europe Netanyahu urges Jews to move to Israel after Copenhagen attacks Israel approves $46 million plan to absorb Jewish immigration French PM Manuel Valls tells Jews to stay in France Jewish cemetery vandalized in eastern France amid tensions Liberman tells US Jewish leaders: It's time for massive aliya Peres tilts against 'political' calls for European Jewish exodus Yemen's last Jews eye exodus after Islamist militia takeover UNSC demands Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen withdraw from government President Rivlin criticizes Netanyahu's Congress speech Congress leader slams White House 'animosity' toward Netanyahu Report: US cuts Israel out of Iran talks over Netanyahu's speech Washington officials deny report of freezing Israel out of Iran nuclear talks Huckabee: Iran regime a 'snake' to be killed before it bites Defense Minister Ya'alon: Iran has 'apocalyptic messianic ambition' Chinese FM pushes Iran on nuclear deal Amidst Obama retreat from Mideast, three regional leaders are forming a quiet but fiercely determined alliance against Iran & ISIS Democrats, Republicans suggest Obama's military plan vs. ISIS doesn't go far enough Islamic State: Egyptian Christians held in Libya 'killed' Sisi says Cairo will avenge IS beheadings of 21 Egyptian Copts in Libya Egypt strikes back at Islamic State militants after beheading video, killing dozens US condemns Islamic State killings of Egyptians in Libya as 'despicable' Bahrain deploys warplanes to Jordan to fight Islamic State ISIS Advancing in Anbar Province Near Baghdad, Situation Precarious, Iraqi Tribal Leader Warns Westerners join Iraqi Christian militia to fight Islamic State Female suicide bomber kills 7 in Nigeria Carnival parade in Germany canceled because of terror threat Saudi Arabia Says the North Carolina Shootings Were a 'Terrorist' Act Ukraine says rebels firing repeatedly, despite truce EU rolls out sanctions linked to Ukraine conflict Investor: Putin could be world's richest man with stolen $200B fortune Hackers steal up to $1 billion from banks FAA proposes rules for drone use; Obama issues curbs on surveillance John Boehner says Democrats to blame if Homeland Security shuts down over amnesty 5.4 magnitude earthquake hits near Nadi, Fiji 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits near Kimbe, Papua New Guinea 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits near Lata, Solomon Islands 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Labuhankananga, Indonesia Kliuchevskoi volcano on Kamchatka, Russia erupts to 27,000ft Chikurachi volcano in the Kurile Islands, Russia erupts to 25,000ft Zhupanovsky volcanno on Kamchatka, Russia erupts to 20,000ft Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 20,000ft Shiveluch volcano on Kamchakta, Russia erupts to 19,000ft Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 13,000ft Latest in 'biblical' string of snowstorms slams New England Cyclone 'watch' alert declared for parts of Northern Territory and Queensland coasts Sao Paulo water crisis adds to Brazil business woes Scientists seek international authority on climate geoengineering Why would scientists want to create a hybrid human-cow embryo? UK Scientists Speculate Aliens Seeded Our Planet With Life End-of-life dispute re-emerges as 2016 issue for Bush Strong cannabis causes one in four cases of psychosis Colorado's Legal Marijuana Market To Reach US $1 Billion by 2016 High times are headed for D.C. - and a whole lot of cannabis chaos Megachurch Pastor Robert Jeffress: Homosexuality 'Will Pave the Way for Antichrist to Persecute, Martyr Christians' Megachurch Pastor Prayerfully Allows Gays Into Leadership Cincinnati Archbishop warns Christians against 'destructive message' of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Hits $240 Million Globally and Shatters Overseas Record New York City's Streak of Days Without a Killing Ends at 12 PROPHECY UPDATE NEWSLETTER STAY INFORMED, GET EQUIPPED, BE ENCOURAGED Pre-Millennium - Pre-Tribulation - PrePARED *If you missed an issue or did not receive your daily copy All Newsletters are archived at: http://www.prophecyupdate.com/newsletter-archives.html (Featured Article at Bottom) IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER... Israel's Defense Minister: Iran has 'apocalyptic messianic ambition' As Hezbollah fights on Golan, borders are redrawn Israel Approves $46 Million Plan To Absorb All European Jews Following Muslim Terror Attacks The Jews: Targeted Again Nearing Midnight: ISIS Should Have Stopped at the Beheadings Generation watching world events in the Olivet Discourse Daily Jot: A prophetic milestone--the "president" and the IS Daily Devotion: What's Slowing You Down? Featured Article: A Charismatic New World Leader Appears From Nowhere And Takes Control Of Greece Israel's Defense Minister: Iran has 'apocalyptic messianic ambition' - http://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Yaalon-Iran-hasapocalyptic-messianic-ambition-391169?utm_source=Newsletter+2-162015&utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_medium=email Iran, whose regime has "apocalyptic messianic ambition," would become a nuclear threshold state under the terms of an agreement now under negotiation between Tehran and the six world powers, Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon said on Monday morning in Tel Aviv. "This agreement will allow Iran to be a nuclear threshold state," he said. The choice before the world powers is "no deal or a bad deal," Ya'alon said at a conference by the Institute for National Security Studies. The six world powers, the US, China, Russia, France, the United Kingdom and Germany erred by allowing the negotiations to focus on how many centrifuges Iran could retain rather then insisting that the centrifuges must be removed. "Instead of holding to a rigid and clear position of zero centrifuges, the discussions became about how many they would have," Ya'alon said. Although Iran has made some concessions, they are not enough to prevent Iran from continuing to threaten the region, he said. From Israel's perspective, he said, "no deal is better then a bad deal" because it allows the world powers the freedom to impose more sanctions against it. Crippling sanctions forced Iran to the negotiating table, but now, "this pressure is gone," Ya'alon said. Renewed crippling sanctions, Ya'alon said, would force Iran to chose between hating its nuclear program or survival. In Tehran on Monday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that a deal with Iran on its controversial nuclear program would help it escape from sanctions and allow more efforts to be spent on economic development. The negotiations between Iran and the P5 +1 countries face an initial deadline for a basic framework agreement at the end of March, and a June 30 deadline for a final settlement. US and Iranian officials suggest those deadlines are unlikely to change. US President Barack Obama said last week extending the March deadline would not be useful if Iran did not agree to a framework assuring world powers it is not pursuing nuclear arms capability through its enrichment of uranium. "Talks on the Iran's nuclear issue face a historic opportunity, and striking a comprehensive deal on schedule is the trend of the times and the desire of the people," Wang told his Iranian counterpart, according to a Chinese Foreign Ministry statement issued on Monday. "Reaching comprehensive agreement is beneficial to Iran upholding its own legal rights, including the right to the peaceful use of nuclear power, and for the people of Iran to throw off the difficulties of sanctions as early as possible and focus on energetically developing the economy," Wang said. While Iran denies having any nuclear weapons ambitions, it is subject to wide-ranging Western and United Nations sanctions. Meeting later with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Wang said he appreciated Rouhani's pledge not to develop nuclear weapons and urged Iran to push the talks process forward. "The Iran nuclear talks have reached a crucial stage," Wang was quoted as telling Rouhani. The broad goal of the negotiations is to restrain Iran's nuclear capacity to remove any concerns it could be put to developing bombs in return for the lifting of sanctions that have ravaged the Iranian economy. China and Iran have close economic, trade and energy ties. China's crude oil imports from Iran jumped by nearly 30 percent last year to their highest average level since 2011, as Iran's largest oil client boosted shipments after an interim deal eased sanctions on Tehran. Wang said there was still plenty of room for energy cooperation, adding that he also saw "enormous space for cooperation" on industrial projects. "China is willing to encourage even more Chinese companies to invest in Iran and build factories via the joint development of industrial parks in accordance with Iran's development needs and China's ability," he said. As Hezbollah fights on Golan, borders are redrawn - By Avi Issacharoff - http://www.timesofisrael.com/as-hezbollah-fights-on-golan-geopoliticallines-shift/ With geopolitical lines shifting, the sliver of Syria controlled by Assad has become part of Iran's greater Lebanon It's too early to be certain, but it seems the battles waged by Hezbollah, along with thousands of Syrian army troops and members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, against the anti-Syrian opposition militias on the Syrian Golan Heights, are only getting started. But for now at least, the momentum is on the side of the Shiite axis, which has managed to capture several villages and towns from the Syrian Southern Front group and the Nusra Front, the organization affiliated with al-Qaeda, considered to be the dominant military power in the southern Daraa province. Still, the outcome on the Golan has not been decided. After a few days of progress, the snow and the rain slowed down Hezbollah. But even now that the weather is improving, the task is not proving easy for the organization, which has been driven to the edge of its military capabilities. The region's south, i.e. the triangle between Quneitra, Daraa and the southern suburbs of Damascus, is still considered a stronghold of Hezbollah's opponents not affiliated with the Islamic State. While the rebels' weapons and military abilities are limited, their motivation is high as the area is considered to be nearly the "last bastion" of non-IS opposition forces in Syria. But even if Hezbollah's operation in Syria succeeds and the group is able to occupy the Golan Heights, that won't mean the battle has been won. The organization has made visible strategic gains, defeating opposition forces in the mountains along the Lebanese border, only to see the combat renewed a few short months later. In the Syrian Golan Heights, this is also a likely scenario, as, just as before, opposition fighters will most likely try to regain control of the area, which they too consider critical for their military purposes. But regardless of the outcome of the week-old operation, the very fact that Hezbollah set out on a ground campaign inside Syrian territory is an extraordinary statement. The placement of thousands of the group's soldiers near the Syrian-Israeli border, with the organization not even trying to conceal its involvement in the battles, signifies much more than just another operation. This is a new strategy. First, on the geopolitical level, Hezbollah is trying to implement the vision only recently introduced by its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, according to whom the Syrian Golan Heights and South Lebanon are a united front. To put it more bluntly, the old order and the old geographical distribution between Syria and Lebanon is now utterly irrelevant as far as the group is concerned. In other words, no more separation between President Bashar Assad's forces in Syria and Nasrallah's organization in Lebanon; they are now single entity that controls parts of Syria and most of Lebanon. In the past, the leaders of Syria, including Assad's father, Hafez Assad, saw Lebanon as part of greater Syria. Now, the sliver of Syria controlled by Assad has become part of Hezbollah's, or rather Iran's, greater Lebanon. The old countries have died; long live the smaller Greater Syria - under Iran's control. Former Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri spoke in Beirut Saturday at an event marking a decade since the killing of his father, Rafik Hariri. Hariri criticized Hezbollah's involvement in the civil war in Syria, blasting its recent statements according to which "South Lebanon and the Golan Heights are a united front." He even called on the group to turn the suspects in the murder of his father, who are of course Hezbollah members, in to the International Criminal Court. Ostensibly, this is a step by a courageous man, who despite knowing that his life is in great danger, formally and unequivocally challenged Hezbollah. But in this writer's opinion, Hariri's speech was mostly a farewell to the old Lebanon, which was once dominated by Sunnis and Maronite Christians. Hariri also understands that Lebanon is no longer the same country in which he was raised, or even, for that matter, of which he was prime minister. The Arab Spring brought with it a regional upheaval that utterly transformed Lebanon, portending a particularly bleak future for those who are not supporters of radical Sunni militias or Hezbollah affiliates. Perhaps this is why Hariri no longer lives in Lebanon. Beyond the political-geographical changes in Lebanon and Syria, Hezbollah is also trying to reshape its security balance with Israel. Like almost any other body or entity in the Middle East, Hezbollah is also prone to conspiracy theories on which it establishes its military tactics. This month, the organization claimed that Israel was backing the radical Nusra Front rebel group and its advances in the Syrian Golan Heights. Hezbollah members claimed they had seen the transfer of patients from Syria to Israel. What was seen in Israel as a humanitarian gesture was interpreted as an attempt at cooperation between the organization, which supports al-Qaeda, and Israel. This operation led by Hezbollah is designed to prevent what it considers the possibility that Israel will close in on it from Mount Dov to the west, using the Al-Nusra Front and moderate opposition forces. Hezbollah is afraid that Israel will outflank it and lay siege to southern Lebanon from the east, thus causing difficulties for the organization's activities there. In addition, and perhaps more importantly, Hezbollah and Assad fear that Israel is carving out a path to Damascus via Quneitra and Daraa - one that will allow it easy access to the Syrian capital in the event of war. Hezbollah's mission is intended to torpedo that possibility. How it will end, it is difficult to say. But what is clear is that the situation on the border between Israel and Hezbollah-land is as explosive as ever. Israel Approves $46 Million Plan To Absorb All European Jews Following Muslim Terror Attacks http://www.nowtheendbegins.com/blog/?p=30853 "We are bracing ourselves and calling for a mass immigration from Europe," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday. "I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory." Isaiah 46:13 (KJV) Benjamin Netanyahu made a truly stunning announcement today as he issued the call for all of Europe's Jews to come home to Israel. The bible clearly declares in the last days that all Israel will be regathered in their biblical homeland, and today's announcement goes a long way towards fulfilling that. The Israeli cabinet on Sunday approved a $46 million plan to finance the arrival of thousands of Jewish people expected to immigrate from Europe, following a number of anti-Semitic attacks on the continent in recent months. Announced just hours after a gunman in Copenhagen, Denmark, fatally shot a man outside a synagogue as part of twin terrorist attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was ready to welcome Jews "home." "I would like to say to all of Europe's Jews, and Jews everywhere, Israel is the home of every Jew," he said in a Facebook post. . While much of eastern Ukraine has been left devastated by civil war, France and Belgium have been the target of anti-Semitic attacks in recent months. In Paris last month, four Jewish men were killed inside a kosher supermarket by an Islamist gunman, while four people were killed at a Jewish museum in Brussels in May, 2014. "This wave of attacks is expected to continue," Netanyahu told his Cabinet. "Jews deserve security in every country, but we say to our Jewish brothers and sisters, Israel is your home." The Jews: Targeted Again - Belle Ringer http://www.salvationandsurvival.com/2015/02/the-jews-targeted-again.html When will the world admit that European Jews are the object of extermination? Again, within a month, Islamic terrorism has claimed the lives of innocent Jews; this time in Denmark at a cafe and outside a synagogue in Copenhagen. And it's beginning to sound like a lame excuse to lay the blame on "lone wolf" jihadists. What is Europe's fear in being honest about the widespread ideology that has targeted those of Jewish descent across the continent? By ignoring the blatant hatred of the Jewish people, do heads of state think they can mollify the terrorists and diminish the number of attacks? And how long is the world going to tolerate such an inaccurate theory? The fact is, anti-semitism is on the rise and it is no longer limited to just words against the Jews. Would it surprise you to know that rather than face terrorism charges, Danish jihadis who return to the European country from Syria are offered rehabilitation? And would you find it astonishing to know that more Danes travelled to Syria last year, per head of population, than any other European country except from Belgium? Do you agree that these are random attacks, and it is merely coincidental that Jews are the victims? Or do you agree with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, who says, "Again, Jews were murdered on European soil just because they were Jews?" So, let's say we agree with the less offensive first assumption -- that it's all just a sad coincidence; that Jews are dead due to the "random" and irrational attacks of a few lone gunmen. What is Europe doing to make sure another Jew does not become another arbitrary statistic? I will admit that Europe has a checkered past in regards to their estimation of the Jews over the last 100-plus years. For instance, from the beginning of the Twentieth Century, Europe has been suspicious of the dominance in the world economic (or banking) system of Jews like the Rothschild family. There have long been implications of the control of worldwide financial activity, fanning the flames of World Wars, and an agenda to destroy the power and influence of the Christian Church -- all for the sake of world dominance. These theories are not without substantial merit. But is this reason enough to warrant a century of suspicion and hatred of ALL Jews? Satan has been successful in infiltrating the Jewish line, but as the Bible tells us, God always retains a faithful remnant unto Himself. Thus, the 20th Century saw the deaths of millions of innocent Jews in the pogroms (massacres) of Russia and the Holocaust in Nazi Germany. Now, in the 21st Century, instead of being embraced as part of the European trend towards multi-ethnic and multi-faith communities, the Jews are isolated and segregated, just as they were prior to WWII. The truth is, the establishment of their own nation in their historic homeland -- to which millions of Jews have returned since the Holocaust -did nothing to assuage the hatred or the hostility towards the Jewish people. If anything, it intensified the enmity. The creation of the nation of Israel somehow gave cause to label all European Jews as "Zionist Imperialists". The continued economic crises in 21st Century Europe have given rise to the old associations of Jews and financial control/exploitation; the same bias that ignited Nazi Germany. Together, with the rise of the Muslim population in Europe, who view the Jews from the 21st Century perspective of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, you have a two-pronged attack against European Jews. It becomes apparent that both anti-semitism and anti-Zionism fuel the perception of Jews in modern Europe. So will Europe be able to stem the tide of Jewish murders and persecution? Or is this just a precursor to Isaiah's 2700-year-old prophecy that God would draw His people back to their homeland from the north, south, east and west. Jesus, Himself, in speaking to the Jews, promises wars and rumors of wars; and that "you will be hated (despised) by everyone because [you bear] My name and for its sake." Remember, that Jesus was a descendant of the tribe of Judah by his lineage, and He very clearly states in this passage that Jews will be persecuted and despised. But Jesus also gives a quick little prophecy about a fig tree that "puts forth its buds and comes out in leaf". Is He prophesying the re-emergence of the nation of Israel? Is this a reconstitution of ancient Israel, growing and putting out shoots after a period of dormancy? And what does the Lord's statement mean in the following verse, when He says that when you see this happening, know that the Kingdom of God is at hand? Could it be that this is just a Cosmic Chess Match, as submitted by author L.A. Marzulli, and the persecution of the Jews today is just an ongoing effort by Satan to try to stay one move ahead of God's plan to redeem the world through His Son, the Jewish Messiah? If so, the words of Prime Minister Netanyahu would seem prophetic in themselves: "This wave of attacks is expected to continue, as well as murderous anti-Semitic attacks. Jews deserve security in every country, but we say to our Jewish brothers and sisters, Israel is your home." At this time, Denmark and Europe seem to want to categorize the latest murders as an attack on the freedom of expression and free speech. Satan has been clever in deceiving the world into falling for a false narrative. But those of us who see clearly know that we are edging closer to the precipice. The chess match is coming to a close, and neither player is willing to resign from the game or allow it to conclude with a draw. But here's the deal: we know Who the winner is; we know which King will run out of plays and be captured and thrown into the abyss. You see, a Kingdom is the place where the King resides, and the Prince of this world will soon abdicate his position of power and the Kingdom of God will truly reign on the earth! And the world will despair of how they treated the House of Judah. Europe and the world ... take notice! Click here for a report on the Copenhagen, Denmark shootings as reported by the U.K.'s Daily Mail. Luke 21:28-32 "Now when these things begin to occur, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption (deliverance) is drawing near. And He told them a parable: Look at the fig tree and all the trees; When they put forth their buds and come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and perceive and know that summer is already near. Even so, when you see these things taking place, understand and know that the kingdom of God is at hand. Truly I tell you, this generation those living at that definite period of time) will not perish and pass away until all has taken place." 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ISIS was so proud of its achievement, it set up giant screens in Raqqa, Syria to show the gory video to cheering crowds. As the execution footage ran in the background, ISIS supporters shouted, "Allahu Akbar." I can only wonder how many times a Muslim asks himself, "Why do we always say 'Praise Allah' every time we murder someone?" Jordan immediately executed two prisoners in retaliation for the death of the tortured pilot. The prisoners, Sajida al-Rishawi was a would-be suicide bomber and Ziad Karbouli was a member of al Qaeda who killed a Jordanian driver. Since both of them had blood on their hands, they should have already had a date with a hangman's noose. We seem to be at a dead end with our outrage. If we are already shocked by the "ultimate brutality" of previous acts by ISIS, we can only recycle our comments of anger when it comes them roasting people alive like marshmallows. Our political leaders and news media have a profound lack of understanding about the wickedness that drives ISIS. While we think all this murder and carnage is disgusting, many young Muslims find it mesmerizing and are eager to join the ISIS cause. It is estimated that our bombing campaign has killing around 1,000 ISIS members each month. It is also estimated that during the same time period 1,500 new recruits join the group. The appeal that ISIS has is what I would call the Marilyn Manson effect. He is the singer who came to fame in the 90s by specializing in songs with satanic themes. His 1996 album Antichrist Superstar sold seven million copies. Manson was a horrible singer, but his shocking stunts made him rich and famous. A lot of preachers deserve credit for over sensationalizing Manson's demonic antics, which helped sell his records and concert tickets to rebellious youth who would be drawn to go see the guy who said, "Hopefully, I'll be remembered as the person who brought an end to Christianity"(Spin magazine, August 1996). Well, Mr. Manson, we're still waiting. Now that his Satanism shtick is getting old, Manson's album sales are slowing down. His last record only moved 130,000 units. The key problem here is the lack of a moral foundation on our part. If we were truly disgusted by the actions of ISIS, blame would find its way back to the source-the Muslim faith. There is no way Christians could avoid collective guilt with these types of atrocities. Our own Islamic-friendly president proved this fact when he spoke at a prayer breakfast. Obama tried to deflect blame away from ISIS by calling out the deeds of the Crusaders; a perceived offense that dates back 800 years. Winston Churchill once said, "Islam is as dangerous in a man as rabies in a dog." Even if you use this quote to make sense of the actions of Islamists, you will be labeled a racist. Since rabies only causes a physical sickness, Churchill may have been too kind to Islam. I think the former prime minister had a better quote when he said, "[We] must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men." Anyone who can stand by and grin as someone is being burned alive has reached a level of evil equal to the Nazi guards that peered into the peepholes at Auschwitz with delight as the Jews clawed at the walls of the gas chambers. I think ISIS should have stopped at the beheadings. In their demonic madness, they don't realize they are staring at their own future fatedamnation in eternal hell fire. "And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame" (Luke 16:24). "And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell" (Matthew 5:29). Generation watching world events in the Olivet Discourse - neilwani@aol.com The generation watching world events in Matthew 24 32-51, Luke 21 29-38 and Mark 13 28-36 are told to watch for one particular day. This day is completely different than the day of the second coming. This day is to be watched by the generation that sees the Fig Tree bud and are told to watch Israel (Fig Tree) and trees (nations). In Mark 13 28-36, there are 4 watches from sunset to sunrise. Mark 13 35 "Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back-whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. 36 If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. 37 What I say to you, I say to everyone: 'Watch! Since the day in Israel starts at sunset, this watch is alluding to the watch for the new moon in the feast of trumpets. Mark 13 32 "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. This idiom is used for the Jewish Feast of Trumpets. It is different than the day for the watch in Luke 12 35-48 which is the day of the second coming. In Luke 12 35-48, there are only 2 watches. And it is in the middle of the night, not between the entire night watch. The wise servants do not know the hour but it does not say they do not know the day. Because the antichrist will continue for 42 months, the wise servants will know Jesus will return 1260 days after the abomination (Rev 13-5 and Daniel 7-26). The master is coming from a wedding. On this day the wicked servants do not know the day or the hour but the wise know the day. On the day of the rapture, no man knows the day or the hour. In Matthew 24 32-51, the day the generation that saw Israel bud is to watch for one day. Again this day, no man knows the day or the hour, only the Father. Matthew 24 36 "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. In this parable, the church is Noah. Destruction is in the future as the church is raptured. In Genesis 7, Noah enters the ark twice. This parable is talking about the first time Noah enters the ark. Genesis 7-1 The LORD then said to Noah, "Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation. Genesis 7-4 Seven days from now I will send rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights, and I will wipe from the face of the earth every living creature I have made. In this parable, the unrighteous are judged as hypocrites. The judgment on hypocrites are when the righteous are taken and the unrighteous are left behind. This is found in Matthew 25 1-13 and Matthew 7 21-23. In Luke 17 20-37, the passage is about the day of the second coming. Noah is referring to the tribulation saints on this day. The righteous and unrighteous are separated and on the same day, the unrighteous are destroyed. On this day, the unrighteous are taken and the righteous are left behind. In Luke 21 29-38, again the day the generation that saw Israel bud is to watch for one day. It is clear in this passage that this day will be before the tribulation. Luke 21 34 "Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap. 35 For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth. 36 Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man. This is a different day than the day of the second coming in Luke 21 2-28. Luke 21 27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. This is the second coming and every eye will see Him. The day of the rapture will not be visible to the world and is before the tribulation because we will escape all and stand before the Son of Man. Matthew 25 1-13 is the separation of 5 wise and 5 foolish virgins. In this passage, the master is going to a wedding. The ones that are left behind say to open the door but the Lord does not know them. Matthew 25 10 "But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut. 11 "Later the others also came. 'Lord, Lord,' they said, 'open the door for us!' 12 "But he replied, 'Truly I tell you, I don't know you. There is no door floating in the clouds in this world. The door must be referring to the door to heaven. Rev 4-1 After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this. In this passage the righteous are taken and the unrighteous are left behind. Again no man knows the day or the hour alluding to the feast of trumpets. In Matthew 7 21-23, this is the same judgment and the righteous are taken and the unrighteous are left behind. Matthew 7 21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?' 23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers! The ones taken are taken to the kingdom of heaven. It is not a coincidence how these passages fit together to show the rapture and the second coming are different events. Little differences and omissions make a huge difference and there is a reason behind it. The difference like being judged with hypocrites or being judged with unbelievers. On the day of the second coming, the unrighteous are taken to where the vultures are or to outer darkness or eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels while the righteous are left behind. On the day of the rapture, Jesus will say to the unrighteous to "depart from me" or the unrighteous will be judged as hypocrites. No eternal destruction is mentioned. The hypocrites are left behind while the righteous are taken to the kingdom of heaven. The ones left behind ask for the door to be opened while the righteous are taken away and the door is shut. For the rapture, pray you will be counted worthy to escape all and stand before the Son of Man. For the second coming, look up for your redemption draws near. Keep in mind the second coming will be visible to the whole world. When 4 watches are mentioned, this is alluding to the feast of trumpets. On this day no man knows the day or the hour. When 2 watches are mentioned, the day is known by the wise servants. The wise servants will not know the hour. Since the wise servants know the day, this is not the rapture because the day of the rapture only the Father knows. When the master is going to a wedding this is the rapture. When the master is coming from a wedding, this is the second coming. Eternal destruction is always on the day of the second coming. When the wicked do not know until later when they are destroyed, this is the rapture. Listed below are the scriptures for the day of the rapture and the day of the second coming. These are the Rapture Scriptures: Matthew 24 32-51, Luke 21 29-38, Mark 13 28-36, Matthew 25 1-13 and Matthew 7 21-23 These are the Second Coming Scriptures: Luke 12 35-48, Luke 17 20-37 Matthew 13 24-30, Matthew 25 31-46, Matthew 24 30-31 Luke 21 27-28 and Mark 13 26-27 Daily Jot: A prophetic milestone--the "president" and the IS - Bill Wilson - www.dailyjot.com After comparing Christians to the Islamic State (IS) at the national prayer breakfast, the occupant of the Oval Office has asked Congress for authorization to deploy combat troops to Kuwait in response to the IS, but there is a catch. In a letter to Congress, the "president" said, "Local forces, rather than US military forces, should be deployed to conduct such operations. The authorization I propose would provide the flexibility to conduct ground combat operations in other, more limited circumstances, such as rescue operations involving US or coalition personnel or the use of special operations forces to take military action against (Islamic State) leadership." In other words, "hands off" the IS's advance. Roll back the clock to the White House-sponsored Arab Spring when the "president" insisted on using US force to assist the Muslim Brotherhood and al Qaeda in overthrowing Libya's Muammar Qaddafi. On March 28, 2011, in a national TV address, he said: "In the face of the world's condemnation, Qaddafi chose to escalate his attacks, launching a military campaign against the Libyan people. Innocent people were targeted for killing. Hospitals and ambulances were attacked. Journalists were arrested, sexually assaulted, and killed." He said the US has a responsibility to mankind: "Some nations may be able to turn a blind eye to atrocities in other countries. The United States of America is different." He used similar rhetoric in supporting the overthrow of Egypt and his attempts to overthrow Syria. IS is a product of the "president's" Arab Spring mentality. This "president" and the IS mark a significant prophetic milestone in that the American "president" is aiding the advance of the antichrist system of Islam, a caliphate that seeks to rule the world as the next empire--quite possibly the beginnings of the "beast" empire of the end times. Its ultimate target is Jerusalem and the death of all Christians and Jews. That the same humanitarian standard is not applied to the IS as was justified on Qaddafi, Egypt's Mubarek, and Syria's Assad is astounding, especially when innocents are being raped, tortured, and beheaded. While we cannot stop prophecy, we can determine our place in it. As Zechariah 12:3 says, "And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces..." By assisting the caliphate-building of Islam, the US is burdening itself with Jerusalem in a bad way. Its about choice--personal and public in how we choose our leaders. Destruction awaits if America continues on this path. It starts with each of us. We have the same choice before us as did Israel in the time of Joshua--to serve the Lord, or to serve the gods of the Amorites, Canaanites, Hittites, etc.--which were united by Mohammad under the crescent and star banner of Islam. Daily Devotion: What's Slowing You Down? - Greg Laurie www.harvest.org Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ. -Philippians 3:8 When it comes to luggage, I'm everyone's worst nightmare. I pack more stuff than I end up using and am always trying to squeeze my bulging carry-ons into the plane's overhead bins. The idea is to travel as lightly as possible, but I seldom manage to do this. The same principle is true of our spiritual lives. We need to set aside the things that drag us down spiritually. Hebrews 12:1 tells us, "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." The apostle Paul wrote in Philippians, "What things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ" (3:8). I love that word rubbish. It sounds so proper. It's what the Brits call garbage. But from the original language, the word rubbish that Paul used in Philippians 3:8 can be translated as "waste," "dung," "manure," or "excrement." 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You can make a secure donation online by going to: DONATE NOW Or Visit our website: http://prophecyupdate.com/donations/ or www.prophecyupdate.mycharitybox.com Or write us at: Prophecy Update P.O. Box 40516 Bakersfield, CA 93384-0516 FEATURED ARTICLE Featured Article: A Charismatic New World Leader Appears From Nowhere And Takes Control Of Greece - Geri Ungurean - http://www.nowtheendbegins.com/blog/?p=30736 A man has come on the international scene, and many who know the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior, are taking a hard look at him. "And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority." Revelation 13:2 (KJV) EDITOR'S NOTE: We are looking for Jesus Christ, and not the Antichrist. But when we discovered this new "mystery man" who from nowhere has taken rock-star control of Greece, is backed by George Soros, has formed alliance with Russia and is talking with Pope Francis about a peace treaty between Israel and the Palestinians. We thought you just might want to know about it. . His name is Alexis Tsipras, and it seems that he meets much of the criteria of the prophesied Antichrist. He was just elected as the Prime Minister of Greece. He is an atheist and a far left winger. His party in Greece is called SYRIZA. He has appeared out of nowhere in the last couple of years, almost magically. He has landed himself in a most precarious situation. Greece is broken. Is he the one to fix it, and also the EU which is struggling and groping at almost anything to revive Europe? All eyes are on this man. On Sept 17, 2014 Mr. Tsipras met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. He was the first leader of a left-wing party that met the head of the Roman-Catholic church-ever. This is not surprising with this Pope, because he is rabidly ecumenical, and very "Green", always talking about global warming and people harming the earth. It has been said that Tsipras and the Pope get along famously, and are in one accord. No problem that one claims to be the head of the "faithful" on this earth, and the other, a staunch atheist. Could it be that there are unseen circumstances, not being divulged to the public? I would say, assuredly so. Terry James of Rapture Ready wrote a piece on the possibility of this man being the Antichrist, but he made strong point at the beginning of the piece, telling Christians that we should be looking for the glorious appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ to Rapture His church from this earth. Here are two excerpts from Terry James article on "Nearing Midnight" Antichrist Archetype Emerges "...There has surfaced, in my view at least, an archetype of the leader to come who will be the first beast of Revelation 13. This generation is not yet in the Tribulation, but is experiencing precursors to that last seven years that makes us know that a time of unprecedented troubles is just ahead. Likewise, a leader has arisen from the area of the reviving Roman Empire, one whose emergence makes the observant Bible prophecy student suspect ever more assuredly that Antichrist is waiting in the shadows of the immediate future. Any such leader rising suddenly and dramatically out of the very nucleus of what was ancient Rome justifiably raises the eyebrows of Bible prophecy students. The visible, physical reactions of those who have put him on his pedestal are quite interesting...glassy eyes filled with tears of joy, as they looked worshipfully at the man on whom they are hanging their hopes. As a matter of fact, the slogan for his campaign was "Hope is coming!" - Terry James, RaptureReady.com "I think we are looking at an archetype of the man whose name will add up to six hundred, three score and six."-Terry" . Here is part of a blogpost from christianpost.com: "One interesting candidate that is clearly different from most of the others is Greek politician Alexis Tsipras He is the nominee for the Party of the European left; he also is the youngest of all the candidates at 39 years of age. He is a total atheist whose political roots are in socialism and communism. He remains un-married, but has cohabitated with his high school girlfriend for twenty years and they have one child. http://youtu.be/cK-4G4VWUz4 Not only is he a wildly popular figure in Greece, but was elected unanimously to the SYRIZA a conglomerate of 13 far left radical groups. He has an Obama-like quality of being believed without a long established history of significant accomplishments or well accepted political plans or skills." Alexis Tsipras sworn into office takes Civil Oath "Alexis Tsipras, who was sworn in earlier this week as the new Prime Minister of Greece, has become his country's first openly atheist leader. A survey noted that atheist leaders in Europe are becoming more prominent, with France and Croatia also being led by non-religious figures. Tsipras was sworn in on Monday after his Syriza party won the elections in Greece, but he chose not to take a religious oath at the ceremony. Reuters noted that Tsipras, whose left-wing party has opposed austerity measures, broke from tradition when he decided to take a civil, rather than a biblical oath." He is the first leader of Greece to refuse to take a religious oath on the Bible in the history of the country. Tsipras has met with Pope Francis to discuss a peace treaty with Israel: Tsipras said: "Even though we started from different points, ideological points, we believe we have common positions in the principles of solidarity, in the principles of justice, peace and cohesion." "We agreed on the need to continue the dialogue between the European left and the Christian church," he said. "There is a need to create an ecumenical alliance against poverty, inequalities, against the logic that markets and profits are above people."" - Alexis Tsipras in meeting with Pope Francis . The Pope and the new Greek leader also discussed climate change. Pope Francis is open to everyone, well almost everyone. He embraces the Atheist, the Wiccan, really any beliefs are fine with him, as long as social justice is addressed and a common hatred of Capitalism is quite important. Think of how the bible describes the character and nature of the Antichrist, while you read the following quote from Alexis Tsipras official website: "We discussed the need for peace to return on earth, for the immediate cease of war interventions...asked him to take an international initiative for the termination of conflicts in the Middle East. Finally, we agreed that the dialogue between the Left and the Christian Church must go on. We may have different ideological starting points; however, we converge on common values, like solidarity, love for the fellow Human being, social justice, and our concern regarding world peace." Alexis Tsipras in his meeting with Pope Francis . Alexis Tsipras as the Antichrist? Pope Francis as the False Prophet? It certainly is pretty interesting, wouldn't you say? George Soros backs Tsipras "The Guardian featured an article today about George Soros and the opening of his "Solidarity Center" in Thessaloniki, Greece, the first of many he plans to open in order to help Greeks who were hit the worst by the economic crisis." Prophecy pastor JD Farag in Hawaii talking about this ground-breaking NTEB original story: http://youtu.be/BujzOXbx-6E You see, it is a hobby of Mr. Soros to take his billions of dollars and play politics. He groomed Barack Obama for his entrance onto the world stage. He is part of the New World Order (Illuminati). He is probably one of the most evil people who ever walked the earth. Strong statement - I know. But how about Hitler? Of course, Hitler was incredibly evil. But did you know what George Soros did in Germany during the Holocaust? He was a teen and from a billionaire father. He was a Jew, but to save his own life, he turned in his fellow Jews to be loaded on the trains, heading for their deaths. He is unrepentant of these deeds - he says there is nothing to be sorry about. Isn't it interesting that the pre-elections took place in Thessaloniki (Thessalonica from the Bible) and now Mr. Soros has established his Solidarity Center in that same city? One thing I find fascinating is that in the Bible, the Antichrist was spoken of in much detail by the Apostle Paul in the book of 2 Thessalonians 2: "Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work." . There are no coincidences with our God. "According to the article Aliki Mouriki, a sociologist of the Greek National Center for Social Research said: "Greece, to a great degree, has become a failed state. It is unable to provide basic facilities for its citizens because of budget cuts. In the absence of public welfare, and with around one and a half million officially unemployed, growing numbers are looking for substitutes elsewhere." Last year, George Soros had offered Greek institutions 1 million dollars to buy heating oil, after mayors in different Greek municipalities requested help. "It had got to the point where some of the schools had not a drop of oil left. This month we got 20,000 tons from Soros and it has really helped. The government has now promised an extra four million euros but we have yet to see it," said the mayor of Naoussa in Northern Greece. George Soros has donated money for heating oil to approximately 190 Greek institutions such as orphanages, schools, nurseries and homes of the elderly and is planning to open "Solidarity Centers" around Greece. The first one opened in Thessaloniki just a few days ago and is already filled with applications. George Soros' philanthropy has been the subject of a great controversy. Parents' associations all over Greece are refusing donations because they are suspicious of his motives. Yiannis Boutaris, mayor of Thessaloniki responded saying "Why Soros gives money to Thessaloniki or other Greek regions, or even to NGOs to help vulnerable groups, should not be the centre of attention. It is the fact that Greek tycoons, shipowners and those from the diaspora don't follow his example." Russia is looking to make an ally within its biggest enemy - Greece The plot is beginning to thicken. Greece's defense minister was invited to Moscow to meet Sergei Shoygu, his Russian counterpart, in the near future. Greece is part of the 28 members of NATO. Russia has always regarded NATO is its biggest threat. Now, Russia appears to have a newfound interest in establishing a relationship with Greece's defense minister. On Tuesday Kammenos met with both the US and Russian ambassadors to Greece. The solidarity shown to #Greece by the peoples of Europe is the European "dream" in practice. It is the future of #Europe - Alexis Tsipras (@tsipras_eu) February 10, 2015 . "The discussion with the ambassador of Russia, Mr. Maslov, was also about the pending agreements between the Ministries of National Defence of Greece and Russia, the capabilities of a strategic cooperation, the organisation of the year of Greek-Russian friendship in 2016 which will take place in Greece and in Russia. I received an invitation by Russia's Minister of Defence to visit Moscow within the next period of time," Kammenos wrote on Greece's Ministry of National Defense website." The new Greek government at times has been critical of both the EU and NATO. Tsipras has spoken of withdrawing from NATO. "On Nato, Syriza describes its approach as a 'multi-dimensional, pro-peace foreign policy for Greece, with no involvement in wars or military plans.' It seeks 'the re-foundation of Europe away from artificial divisions and Cold War alliances such as Nato.' ... Last year on Syriza MP called for Greece to leave Nato altogether, though the comments were rapidly played down by senior officials," writes BBC. "The new Greek government is cause for concern, especially because Tsipras has voiced his opposition to NATO membership in the past," Ian Bremmer told Business Insider last week. "And his early actions - these comments regarding sanctions, as well as his meeting with the Russian ambassador to Greece without hours of taking office - demonstrates that he is willing to engage differently with Moscow." It Was Just Like Obama's First Election Night!" Already there are comparisons between Tsipras and Obama. The adoring crowds. The rock star status. The people really don't know much about their new PM. Sound familiar? They know that Tsipras met his partner, and mother of his kids, in high school, when they both joined Student's for Communism. I have been digging into the Internet, attempting to find everything I can about Alexis Tsipras. What I am about to tell you will probably shock you as it did me. I want to stress that I have found this information on different Greek sites (translated of course) and it by no means proves that this is true. But if it is, then I do think that we "may" be looking at the Wicked (as the Bible calls him). Here is what I have been reading: "The father of Alexis Cipra, Pavlos Cipra, died in 2012. He was a billionaire with a direct link with the Mossad, he was the father of a slave BHL entrepreneur in Africa where he was trafficking in Africans. He sent dozens of Africans in Greece in order to exploit them, giving them just enough to survive in its construction companies and public travux. The family business "SKAPANEA" was responsible for all major public works in Greece since the junta until today, construction / restoration of Orthodox churches through broadcasting. Like the Italian Mafia, the other companies have to pay a percentage to the "family" if they want to survive. " Yes, you read that correctly. I have been finding people in Greece saying that Tsipras is actually "Cipra" and is of Jewish blood. "Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all." Many End Times scholars have concluded that this passage of Scripture from Daniel 11:37 shows the Antichrist to be atheist, since he no longer regards the God of his fathers. We as children of God, should be looking for the Blessed Hope of His appearing to catch us away from this wicked planet. But we should also be watchmen on the wall, discerning the times and events. In this way, we will be more informed to share our thoughts and Scripture with others. And when I look at Tsipras/Cipra - I see someone who may just be the man of sin of which the Bible speaks. We won't be here, but this should give us pause, and make us realize that we need to share the Gospel with everyone we know!! If You Died Today, Would You Go To Heaven? Find out, visit: www.thegoodtest.net www.gotquestions.org www.wayofthemaster.com Prophecy Update - GoodSearch Toolbar http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/prophecy-update Our Prophecy Update Toolbar is free to download and allows you to raise money for our cause every time you search or shop online DID YOU KNOW? You can submit an article, leave a comment or praise report at email: prophecyupdate@bak.rr.com Maranatha! (Lord Come Quickly) "On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand, All other ground is sinking sand." "Let Us make the short time we have left count for all eternity!" 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